Church Membership. Pastor Derick is excited about this book. And so am I. Make sure to read the 12 reasons for why church membership matters.

Seven Reasons Why Christians Doubt.“I want to briefly give you some of the more “mundane” causes of why we, as Christians, might experience doubt, whether it be doubt in the existence of God, doubt in his love for us, or doubt in our salvation…”

They Asked If I Was Prepared to Die as a Christian.“’Then they asked me whether I would convert to Islam and when I refused they asked whether I was prepared to die as a Christian. My wife was crying but I could not deny Christ. I felt powerful, unafraid, I don’t know why.’ Before he could refuse a second time, a bullet pierced his neck.”

The Preacher Stung by Joy. A profile on Matt Chandler (a 39 year old pastor from Texas who has brain cancer and preaches a big gospel). I am thankful for him.

When Your Dad Is a Computer Graphics Specialist. This is what home movies look like. For more awesome clips, go here.